When is a dirk appropriate?

[Panache]

Glen thanks for the photos.

While I certainly am not going to argue with the military customs of the Atholl Highlanders, I will say that out of the three pictures and 4 gentlemen the Earl of Mansfield's wearing of the dirk dirk looks awkward to me.

The belt over the waistcoat while undoubtedly practical for carrying weapons doesn't do either belt or waistcoat justice to me. Also the dirk handle being underneath the jacket spoils the line of the jacket and obscures the attractive knife handle.


You and Lord George Douglas-Hamilton are wearing montrose doublets that look quite nice with the dirk as I mentioned. I'm assuming that Lord David Douglas-Hamilton is wearing a regulation doublet or sheriffmuir doublet. However you will note that this doublet is worn closed and the the belt looks quite fine outside it.

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[McMurdo]

You and Lord George Douglas-Hamilton are wearing montrose doublets that look quite nice with the dirk as I mentioned. I'm assuming that Lord David Douglas-Hamilton is wearing a regulation doublet or sheriffmuir doublet. However you will note that this doublet is worn closed and the the belt looks quite fine outside it.

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

Actually Lord David Douglas-Hamilton is wearing a Sherriffmuir Doublet, his brother standing beside him is wearing a Montrose, nevertheless they both look good and Lord David Douglas-Hamilton certainly knows how to dress while wearing a dirk.

[Phil]

Actually Lord David Douglas-Hamilton is wearing a Sherriffmuir Doublet,

Actually it is a regulation doublet - like this

[macwilkin]

The Regulation Doublet I own is a Prince Charlie Jacket with gauntlet cuffs and Inverness flaps/tashes...

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